Garmin G1000NXi Upgrade Available To King Airs Textron Aviation recently announced that it is now offering the Garmin G1000NXi upgrade to King Air turboprop aircraft. The Garmin G1000NXi is the next generation of the older G1000 avionics suite. The upgrade is penned for in-service Beechcraft King Air 200/300/350 series turboprop aircraft. Garmin’s G1000 NXi platform features significant flight display modernization with faster processing times, improved graphics rendering and enhanced readability with LED back-lighting. Capability improvements include map overlay on the HSI, improved FMS capabilities to include visual approaches, standard ADS-B In and Out, the ability to view VFR and IFR charts on the moving map, animated XM weather depiction and more. Optional enhancements offer wireless database updates and flight plan uploads with Flight Stream and enhanced situational awareness with SurfaceWatch.
“We are excited to bring yet another modernized solution to our King Air customer base,” said Brad Thress, senior vice president, Customer Service. “Garmin’s G1000 NXi platform presents a valuable avionics solution for our King Air owners and operators who want an integrated flight deck that combines the latest in cockpit technology with an upgraded visual interface.” For more information: Beechcraft Corporation 9709 E. Central Avenue Wichita, KS 67206 www.beechcraft.com ***
